US Bridges

I-40 over Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma · 9.2 MI E Ok C/L · Structure no. 154710000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Creek in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,640 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesCreek
Location9.2 MI E Ok C/L
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.38364, -96.98098
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2022)
Projected traffic44,640 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Creek carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.